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The Scottish Government is moving towards a Zero to Landfill plan for the country, which will see a maximum of 5% of waste sent to landfill by 2025.
The Government first published its plans in 2010, saying that it wanted waste in the country to be seen as a resource, and encouraging a variety of ways to improve recycling and reuse and to make it as easy as possible for Scottish residents to take part. Plans include:
The Government first published its plans in 2010, saying that it wanted waste in the country to be seen as a resource, and encouraging a variety of ways to improve recycling and reuse and to make it as easy as possible for Scottish residents to take part. Plans include:
- Waste Prevention Programme for all waste types
- Separate collections of materials
- Supporting local authorities to identify and implement best practices
- Target of 70% of all waste recycled by 2025
- Improved information for individuals and businesses to encourage better waste management
